US Bridges

SR 3017 over Conestoga River

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 MI N of Safe Harbor · Structure no. 000000000021629

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over Conestoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3017 over Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 3017
CrossesConestoga River
Location0.75 MI N of Safe Harbor
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.93907, -76.3873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2024)
Projected traffic1,784 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over Conestoga River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017 over Conestoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over Conestoga River carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over Conestoga River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over Conestoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.